This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 612 - 321 Mechanic Association Privileged Class

Chapter 612: Chapter 321 Mechanic Association Privileged Class

"The Purple Blood Green Mane Gene Seed, synthesized from the genes of the Purple Blood Green-Maned Elephant Dragon, contains the Fire Element variant Purple Flame, the Wind Element variant Gale, the Thunder Element variant Red Thunder, and a unique Adaptive Elemental Ability," Cassis timely introduced.

"Adaptive?" Li Ming inquired, puzzled.

"The Purple Blood Green-Maned Elephant Dragon possesses powerful environmental adaptation capabilities. It has a substance within it that can generate suitable Elemental Power as the environment changes," Cassis explained in detail:

"That means it will seek out and enhance Elemental Powers within your body that are not included in its Gene Seed."

"If none are present, it will slowly evolve new Elemental Powers."

"High-level Life Forms are truly amazing..." Li Ming marveled.

Cassis continued, "Moreover, its genetic stability is over 95%, and the mutation rate during fusion is less than 10%—all indicators of a top-tier A-level Gene Seed."

Li Ming nodded in agreement. As the Life Level increased, the Genetic Evolution Body carried an increasing number of Gene Seeds.

The Genetic Strength grew stronger, and the critical moment of undergoing Life Transition by fusing Gene Seeds brought with it greater dangers.

The meticulous refinement of Advanced Gene Seeds could unleash higher Energy Levels in life forms of the same level, but their intense strength also posed far greater threats.

In the process of fusing Gene Seeds, countless have mutated or died due to genetic collapse on the road of Interstellar Evolution.

Having long surpassed a novice on the path of evolution, Li Ming was well aware of these matters, which was also an advantage of high-level laboratories: within their capabilities, they aim to minimize all risks as much as possible.

"How about the enhancement to physical strength?" Li Ming casually asked.

"You don’t need to worry about that. The Purple Blood Green-Maned Elephant Dragon is an Overlord Level Life Form in its category, living in the special Flame Thunder Star Formation environment. Its enhancement in physical strength won’t be inferior to any Elemental Level," Cassis replied with a smile.

Li Ming nodded, then curiously asked, "Who did this Gene Seed originally belong to?"

Li Ming was not very familiar with the pricing at Night Moon Laboratory, but it should be extraordinary. Anyone capable of customizing such a Gene Seed would definitely be a big shot.

"This..." Cassis hesitated, seeming quite troubled.

Li Ming, however, smiled and said, "I mean no offense, just that since we intercepted it, surely the original client won’t have any objections, right?"

"Of course, I understand. You must have compensated with a hefty penalty, but for those who customize Gene Seeds like this, face must also be quite important, right?"

"Let’s not have someone drop from the sky the moment I take this thing away, telling me I’ve taken something I shouldn’t have."

Blackbeard’s means of interception are unknown, but Li Ming didn’t want to inadvertently make enemies for no reason.

Or at least, he wanted to know who might be looking for trouble.

Cassis’s narrow snake pupils contracted uncertainly, her delicate forked tongue rapidly flickering as she finally explained, "Rest assured, all residual issues have been resolved."

Such a perfunctory answer naturally could not satisfy Li Ming. Under the gaze of Dark Night, Cassis reluctantly said:

"Moreover, the client who customized this Gene Seed is not a major figure, and your information will not be disclosed. He doesn’t know who intercepted it. We told him it was just an accident during the customization process."

"Ha." Li Ming laughed inexplicably.

He knew that compensating with a penalty was common practice in such interceptions; the key issue was often about saving face.

He believed that Night Moon Laboratory was willing to pay the penalty, but to offend a big shot as a result seemed unlikely.

Anyone who was not a big shot yet could come up with such a fortune and had access to Night Moon Laboratory must be quite extraordinary still.

But in the eyes of Night Moon Laboratory, he was still a "soft persimmon."

Li Ming did not pursue the matter further. He picked up the Gene Seed to inspect it, placed it in a box, closed the lid, and tucked it into his chest, vanishing regally.

Cassis and Dark Night watched, unbothered. After all, this man was a student of a Casting Star Mechanic. Having access to Folded Space was hardly abnormal, right?

After closing the vault door, Cassis immediately said to Li Ming, "We have a Fusion Observation Room here that can effectively mitigate the adverse effects that arise during the Gene Seed fusion process. If you need it, I can arrange it for you."

"Do I need to be under your observation the whole time?" Li Ming frowned.

"Yes, and it will also require connecting to an external detection tag; otherwise, we cannot assess the risks," Cassis nodded.

"No need." Li Ming declined. The risks involved in fusing Gene Seeds essentially stemmed from inadequate physical strength, which he could infinitely weaken with his Control Ability.

"All right then."

Cassis’s face appeared somewhat disappointed. Li Ming darkened slightly, guessing that the other party’s intentions might not only be to help him mitigate danger, but possibly also to take the opportunity to obtain a sample.

With Level Forty-Six Development Potential, who wouldn’t be curious?

Upon leaving Night Moon Laboratory, Dark Night somehow procured a cigar and was puffing away, his expression murky and uncertain, "Kid, just a reminder, your Development Potential is too high, you’ve got no shortage of people interested in you."

"And I don’t mean they’re out to kill you, but rather they’ll try every means to obtain your genetic samples; don’t take it lightly."

"I don’t even know why Azure Dragon had you show your face and get involved in these matters."

"I understand," Li Ming nodded. Dark Night did not elaborate further, instead, he adjusted the coordinates of the Shuttle, heading toward another destination.